The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-24

ing the second week in July for tn
benefit of the organ fund. Particular
later. M E
Those wishing to enjoy themselve
would do well to attend the monste
picnic to be held ct at Fairlee Pond OF
July 4th, the Bradford Brass Band ha
been engaged for the occasion, an,
everything will be done to make tn
day an enjoyable one. Those not wish
ing to bring lunch with them can b.
supplied with refreshments on thu
grounds at moderate prices. Admis
sion only 10 cts, children half fare.
The strawberry festival by the Won
ans Relief Corps at their hall Wednes
day evening was thinly attended ow
ing to the severe rain storm that pre-
vailed during the afternoon and even
ing. A very enjoyable time was expe
rienced by the few who were there
Mr.. Hough's poem was Of the patriot,
order, written in an appropriate weir
usual to him. We shall try and get il
for publication next week.
The eighty-third Commencement OF
the University of Vermont and State
Agricultural College begins Sunday
June 26th, by the Baccalaureate dis.
course in the afternoon, followed by
the anniversary of the Y. M. C. A. in
the evening. Monday is occupied by
various college sports. Tuesday morn.
ing occurs the annual meeting of the
Phi Beta Kappa Society and reunion
of the Alumni at the college chapel.
In the afternoon Donnan B. Eaton, l..
l.. D., of New York City will deliver
an Grafton before the Phi Beta Kappa
Society at the College Street church.
In the evening the Junior exhibition
will be held in the Howard Opera
House, followed by reunions and ban
quets of the the various college frater-
mites in their rooms. Wednesday is
Commencement Day. The exercises
will be held in the Howard Opera
House at eleven O'Clock, after which
the corporation dinner is served at the
Van Ness House. The Billings Libra
ry is thrown open in the evening,
where is held the grand Commencement
levee. Thursday morning is occupied
with examinations for admission to the
University and in the latter part of the
afternoon the senior and junior classes
give the annual boat rifle ON the
"Steamer Vermont, the largest boat
on the Lake. The course is north to
Plattsburg, N. Y, then to St. Adams,
where the banquet is served at the
Weldon House at midnight. Music is,
to be furnished by the Howard, Opera
House orchestra and Sherman's Militia
ry band. Reduced rates have been Sc
cured on the Central Vermont road to
all those attending commencement.
The new organ at the Congregation
al church is in its place. Last Sunday
an audience filling the large auditori-
um was present and passed judgment
upon the instrument which has been
so many years in coming. 1t was
by Messrs. Cole &
Bros. 800 Albany street,
Boston. The case is of solid ash with
black walnut trimmings, and in work
is pronounced by competent
Judges without flaw. 1t has been
by some that black walnut
case would have given better effect,
but the committee in considering this,
foresaw that black walnut with dead
finish would have been too gloomy,
and in high finish with bright burl
panels wOnld have added to the ex-
pense very materially, and made too
strong a contrast with the rest Of the
church furniture. The front pipes
(all speaking) are artistically decorat-
ID in blue, terra Gotta, grey and gold
md with the case show perfect har-
nOny in color and finish with the
church. The organ is 10 feet wide, 8
feet deep and 16 feet high, As registers,
;23 pipes, as follows:
iREAT ORGAN. Compass c to AS, IS
notes,
#. OPEN DIApAsoN, bold and powerful.
metal, s. pipes.
#. DULCLANA, soft and delicate, metal,
IS pipes.
mellow, wood, 58pipes.
#. OCTAVE, full scale, metal 50 pipes.
FIFTEENTH, b feet.
WELL ORGAN. Compass C G to AS.
1T. VIOLA, bright and crisp, metal. 46
pipes.
It. STOP DIAPAsON BASS, wood, IL pipes:
#. STOP DIAPAsON TREBLE, clear and
bright, wood, A. pipes.
#. VALID FLUTE, wood, 81 pipes.
#. OBOE, pure and bright, metal, l6 pipes.
PEDAL ORGAN. Compass c to ID. q
notes. ~
IS #. BOURBON, deep and pervading, wood,
q pipes
MECHANICAL REGISTERS.
WELL TO GREAT COUPLER.
WELL TO PEDAL COUPLER.
3REAT TO PEDAL COUPLER.
BELLOWS SIGNAL.
Balance Swell Pedal, Wind Indicator,
)rganist's Seat
PEDAL MOVEMENTS
octave COUPLER TO GREAT MANUEL.
'ORTE COMBINATION, PED. GREAT.
'IANO COMBINATION PED. GREAT.
Mr.. Cole, of the firm, presided at
he organ very acceptably. Imme.
lately after he began the voluntary
very one was impressed with the
weetness of the tone. AS he pro-
,ressed and brought out the heavier
tops it showed the instruments mag
ificent power, combined with every
ther quality that goes toward making
n organ pleasing and effective. The
Universal opinion in regard to the new
Ryan is of perfect satisfaction and
hat the church has got full value i'm